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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Misspellings.
(b) Exaggeration of stories.
(c) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(d) Carelessness in geography and military history.

2. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Claudius.

3. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His career.
(b) The reigning emperor.
(c) His family.
(d) His mother.

4. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(b) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.
(c) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(d) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.

5. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

2. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?

3. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?

4. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?

5. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

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